Page 2 - JPGS Newsletter, Issue no. 2, 2018-19
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Bursar’s Welcome
work here and in the interactions lives and the environment in
between staff and pupils. which children learn can have a
major impact on teaching and
I have experienced some of the learning.
diversity of this area with trips to
the desert, hikes in the mountains I have been getting to know the
and a boat trip. I am looking school, staff and pupils and the
forward to getting to know more plans for the future are to
Having only recently arrived in about the culture and landscape enhance the learning and
Jeddah, I have been overwhelmed of this beautiful country. teaching environment for all the
by the kind and welcoming pupils and staff to ensure Jeddah
people I have met, both at school I have over eight years’ Prep and Grammar School
and in the wider community. experience working in Grammar continues to educate to the high
Leaving my family and friends and independent schools in both standards you expect and young
behind was a difficult decision England and Scotland, initially as people deserve.
but the transition has been made Assistant Bursar and for the last
much easier by the kindness and five years as Bursar. Working in If you would like to meet with
the family friendly feel of Jeddah both the facilities and finance me please make an appointment
Prep and Grammar. It was one of sectors prior to my entry into the via School Reception.
the main reasons I decided to education sector gave me a good
work at this school. This positive grounding for the role of Bursar. I Mrs Anne Shehan
ethos is evident in all those who believe education can change JPGS Bursar
Breast & Prostrate Cancer Awareness Day
its prevention, and treatment. treatment. A mammogram is the
Freebies for all the attendees most effective and successful way
were then distributed at break to diagnose breast cancer.
time. We express our moral support for
women with breast cancer and
Breast Cancer is the most continue to spread the
common cancer in women. importance of cancer awareness
Symptoms may include a change within our school premises and
in breast size, dimpling, flaking outside the community.
or thickening of the breast skin,
rash or discharge, swelling of the
upper arm and armpit and
In honor of the very special redness of the skin. Women can
month for Breast Cancer reduce their risk of developing
Awareness, JPGS held its “Beauty breast cancer by the following;
and Bravery” Empowering maintaining a healthy weight and
Women Against Breast Cancer exercising, avoiding cigarette and
event at the fountain square area, alcoholic drinks, healthy eating
on November 8, decorated with choices and lifestyle
pink ribbons, banners and modification.
balloons, school faculty and staff
wore their ribbons and students Women can perform a breast
from Grammar School were self-examination once a month.
distinctive wearing their blue and If cancer is detected at an earlier
pink clothing for the celebration stage, a woman is more likely to Sixth Form
to learn more about the disease, have a successful outcome after Head Team
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